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How Will Disney World Respond to Universal Orlando’s Clap Back?

With yesterday’s official closure of Chester & Hester’s Dino-Rama, phase one of the complete erasure of dinosaurs at Disney’s Animal Kingdom has commenced. But don’t worry, fossil fans, we still have a large dino presence in central Florida… Of course, with a big Disney closure happening, Universal likes to chime in wherever they see fit. How Will Disney World Respond to Universal Orlando’s Clap Back?

Now It’s Time to Say Goodbye to Part of DinoLand in Disney World

Walt Disney once said, “We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things because we’re curious, and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.”  It’s that time! Several attractions at Animal Kingdom are being replaced to make way for Tropical Americas, featuring new Encanto-themed attractions. Sunday, January 12, 2025, was the last day Now It’s Time to Say Goodbye to Part of DinoLand in Disney World

Chester & Hester’s Dino-Rama Now Permanently Closed at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Today, Disney’s Animal Kingdom officially closed Chester & Hester’s Dino-Rama; the colorful carnival part of DinoLand U.S.A. that has welcomed guests since the park’s opening day in 1998. The closure includes TriceraTop Spin, Fossil Fun Games, and Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures. Oh and one giant Cementosaurus. The rest of DinoLand U.S.A. remains open through Chester & Hester’s Dino-Rama Now Permanently Closed at Disney’s Animal Kingdom